To think not every coronavirus discussion

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Should be moved to the dedicated topic?

I think it’s pretty clear to the majority by now that this is in every respect (economically, politically, and socially) a major issue. Even if you believe “it’s just a flu” and “media hype” or “a conspiracy” you probably noticed lots of stuff has already happened in reality as a result.

It seems a bit childish to pretend to ignore it and to give legitimation to those who want. Like if every cancer related question was moved to health topic or every domestic violence question to relationship.

I haven't hidden the Coronavirus topic, because I want to know what bonkers question will be next.

Definitely a standalone thread is better. I see at work that some people are very anxious & others are just not interested. Bit like Christmas really 🤣. This way people can chose to ignore.

*I have suggested a Coronavirus vote option-

AIO-Am I Overreacting
AINO Am I not Overreacting*

Lol - I was just going to post exactly the same!

I just think that some people on these forums hype up the hysteria which then sends lots of vulnerable people into a spin...panic buying etc which is then having a snowball effect on sensible people!! I read today that someone on a different thread was going to fill up all her 4 cars in case there is a petrol shortage...it’s crazy behaviour!!

@BuzzShitbagBobbly

This is already happening today in Carlisle.

@Toria70

I've never read such unhinged crap until corona virus threads started on here.

Seriously, they need to get a fucking grip.

You've got more chance of being on the first fecking flight to Mars than catching this .......... it's nothing more than media hysteria.

Well I disagree that you have got more chance of getting on the first flight to fecking Mars than catching coronavirus, but I think the chances are fairly slim, and are no greater than catching flu.

And I do agree with the rest of your post wholeheartedly. The hysteria has been insane. I can only surmise that these people have very little going on in their lives, and they seriously need to get out more.

I am in the 'at risk' category, and I am not worried. Nope not even slightly. Nor have I changed my lifestyle. I am living my life exactly as I was before, and so is DH (and everyone I know/have encountered in the last 3-4 weeks.)

Also, in my little local market town (9,000 population,) that's 3 miles from me, there are fairly ample stocks of virtually everything. Except hand sanitizer!!! We have 2 bottles anyway, that we bought 6 months ago, and keep in the car/in my handbag. So we're good! LOL!

And everyone in the town (and my village) is just getting on with life... Going to Church, going to the little parish hall meetings and groups, going on country walks and bike rides, and going to the pub. NO-ONE is doing anything differently.

I have honestly not seen (in real life,) any of the hysteria that I have seen on TV. Nor have I met anyone (in real life) who is as batshit crazy as some of the posters on the coronavirus threads.

Seriously, WTF is wrong with them?

Hi OP

We realise that it can feel a bit unfair but the thing is, there are SOOOOOO many threads on this topic daily, that it's only fair to have an area of the site dedicated to it, where posters are free to talk without others getting annoyed...

We don't move every single thread over - but we have started moving a majority, just because it's tidy and it's what a majority of users prefer.

We've had requests to move this one over too - we're not going to do that because it'll probably make us look a bit silly, but we have no plans to change how we're moderating these threads.

I like the covid threads segregated. I want them only in small doses only when I feel up to it.

People don't want to hear about unpleasant things that might affect them unduly and would rather hide them.

Or maybe they have already done their own research from actual, reputable sources and don't need hundreds of crackpot theories and pompous MN special analyses taking over their social media downtime?

My personal opinion is that moving every single tread to a special section is sending a message of marginalizing the issue. As if discussing it is somehow silly. I guess it is for moderators to decide, but I don’t know how can anybody see the news and think it still is.
My personal opinion is that it is a serious thing that is already having a profound effect on our lives. In my personal case my child’s school has suspected cases and will close if they are confirmed, my university has several confirmed cases, my work trips were cancelled and my home country is essentially impossible to visit.

On a thread someone started about food bank shortages because they said due to Coronavirus people arnt donating and asking the question what happens to people on lockdown with no food people bitching on there that it should go to the coronavirus topic even though its primarily about FOOD BANKS

I just wish that @MNHQ were so diligent about moving other stuff into their proper boards!

YABU. To be honest I think it's annoying when people think their post is so unique and insightful that it should standalone and not be in the forum specifically dedicated to that topic, especially when it invariable a rehash of things that have been said countless times before

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I totally agreed with the foodbank one being moved.

My personal opinion is that moving every single tread to a special section is sending a message of marginalizing the issue

But MN isn't the sole source of information!
We can't open a newspaper, listen to the radio or even read an email from our HR departments/schools/GPs without tons of info being spewed at us.

We have LOADS of official sources we can use and learn from, and often they will apply more specifically to our own situations.

We don't need the same info regurgitated into conspiracy theories and outlandish hyperbole, with a generous side helping of "well maybe YOU don't care, but I am so selfless and better than you, I will bang on and on about it in post after post, day after day..."

I have honestly not seen (in real life,) any of the hysteria that I have seen on TV. Nor have I met anyone (in real life) who is as batshit crazy as some of the posters on the coronavirus threads. the media want people to seem worried.

I texted into five live the other morning saying that as someone at risk I have not changed my life, am not stock piling, and that people should be washing their hands anyway. They asked would I go on to discuss which I did. Expert made it clear that as someone with a heart condition I need to be very cautious to which I responded that there is a vast difference between awareness and panic.

That night I had another call asking if I would go on to the Steven Nolan show to talk about my condition and the worries I have over the virus, and to ask the TP they had on about my concerns. I pointed out that I don’t have any specific concerns and that I am very pragmatic, to which she replied “well, we can only really put you on if you have a question for the GP. Are you sure you don’t have any worries?”

They had my text from that morning, they could presumably re-listen to my original call, my thoughts were well documented, but they needed to create the scenario that everyone is worried, and because I’m not, they didn’t want to talk to me.

People don't want to hear about unpleasant things that might affect them unduly and would rather hide them.

People don't want to hear personal opinions from random nobodies with no logical nor scientific backing being presented as facts, sometimes with the added bonus of them being (or most likely pretending to be) a virologist or something along those lines!

Fixed that for you.

I was just going to post the same thing! It's getting annoying.

As if discussing it is somehow silly.

The problem is that a majority of 'discussion' on those threads contain nothing of factual or scientific value. It seems like logic is in short commodity these days, with it being replaced by hysteria/apathy (yes, I believe both sides are as bad as the other), and an overemotional response that is at best, something to sigh at and at worst, something that can actually be quite dangerous for the more gullible posters out there.

As if discussing it is somehow silly. I guess it is for moderators to decide, but I don’t know how can anybody see the news and think it still is.

It's not that, the same things are being repeated over and over again. It was clogging up AIBU with over dramatic posts and "Should I stop my DC from doing this?" or "Should I change my plans to travel here?".

There's currently a thread called is this the end of the world as we know it?.

dangerous for more gullible posters
You see this is probably a British sentiment that I don’t get. I think it is very condescending way to think. Everyone has a right to form their own opinion as long as they are adults allowed to do so by law. This is the meaning of living in the free society. They have absolute right to access to all information, not just the pieces cherry picked “by experts” to form “the right opinion”.

There's currently a thread called is this the end of the world as we know it?.

It's insane, isn't it? Mumsnet used to be a place (as far as I can remember at least) where you can have sensible discussions with people holding differing opinions. Outlandish statements were generally shot down, and even in threads containing a topic people were passionate about, you'd usually find posters citing links and studies supporting their point.

Such a shame that there are still educated people in this day and age who cannot sit down for a second and put their brain before their heart, especially in a time when critical thinking would prove most beneficial to themselves, their families, and society at large.

They have absolute right to access to all information, not just the pieces cherry picked “by experts” to form “the right opinion”.

By "cherry picked by experts" do you mean facts?

Yabu, for all the reasons pp have already said.

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However for the vast majority of threads, the vote could be 'am I overreacting' or 'am I overreacting'.

Perhaps there should be two corona virus topics. One to discuss facts, and for threads about things like food banks etc. And another called the panic topic for all the toilet roll hoarders to air their irrational thoughts and have communal breakdowns on.

Everyone has a right to form their own opinion as long as they are adults allowed to do so by law.

What a ridiculous statement. This is basically the mantra of all those 'essential oils can cure everything' people out there, for eg.